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"Your Education Technology" An Open Framework (PA 2023) for the provision of ICT products, services, and solutions.

NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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12 Oct 2026 at 17:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is establishing an ICT framework for itself and eligible public-sector schools and colleges across the United Kingdom. It covers three areas: managed ICT support, including service desks, infrastructure, networks, cloud, cybersecurity and safeguarding technology; professional services such as consultancy, technical design, project delivery, digital transformation, migration, training and advisory work; and hardware supply, installation and configuration, including end-user devices, servers, networking, storage and classroom audiovisual equipment. Suppliers can support technology from planning and specification through deployment, ongoing support and replacement. The framework is intended to give education organisations a route to procure technology that supports teaching, learning and operational needs. Nexus will run the framework, which is also available to eligible academy trusts, maintained schools, non-maintained special schools and registered independent schools.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure to establish an open framework, divided into three lots: ICT support and managed services, professional services, and hardware. Suppliers could bid for one or more lots, with no cap on appointments per lot. The framework was planned to run from 11 January 2027 to 10 January 2035, with schemes reopening annually to admit new suppliers; individual schemes may have extension options. The estimated maximum value is £1 billion excluding VAT, split into estimated lot values of £333,333,333.34 for Lot 1 and £333,333,333.33 each for Lots 2 and 3; this is potential spend, not guaranteed business. Enquiries were due by 26 October 2026 at 17:00 and tenders by 11 November 2026 at 12:00. Evaluation for each lot weights quality at 60%, social value at 10% and price at 30%.

The opportunity suits suppliers able to serve education organisations, from individual projects or purchases to broad managed-service and technology programmes. Lot 1 is for providers with operational and strategic ICT capability, including remote and on-site support, service desks, secure infrastructure, cloud, networks, backup, disaster recovery, management information systems and safeguarding technology. Lot 2 suits ICT consultancies and specialists able to advise and deliver across solution architecture, cybersecurity, cloud strategy, systems integration, data migration, project management, procurement support, training and change adoption. Lot 3 is for hardware suppliers able to provide and deploy devices, servers, networking, storage and classroom technology, with installation, configuration, asset management, warranty and refresh support. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable. Economic and technical selection criteria apply; specific thresholds are set out in the tender documents. Each lot gives quality and social value substantial weight alongside price.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

"Your Education Technology" An Open Framework (PA 2023) for the provision of ICT products, services, and solutions.

Notice Description

Nexus Multi Academy Trust ("Nexus" or "the Authority") is seeking to establish an Open Framework for the provision of ICT products, services and solutions to the education sector. The Framework is intended to provide Nexus and other eligible Contracting Authorities with a compliant and accessible route to market for the procurement of ICT requirements. The Framework is divided into three Lots: Lot 1 - ICT Support Services and Managed Services Lot 2 - Professional Services Lot 3 - Hardware Suppliers may tender for one, multiple or all Lots. There will be no limit on the number of Suppliers that may be appointed to each Lot. The Framework will operate as an Open Framework in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and is intended to be reopened periodically to allow new Suppliers to apply for appointment. The maximum duration of the Open Framework will be eight years. The estimated maximum value of the Framework is PS1,000,000,000 excluding VAT over its maximum term. This represents estimated potential expenditure through the Framework and does not constitute a guarantee of expenditure, minimum spend, volume of business or exclusivity. The Framework will be established and operated by Nexus Multi Academy Trust and will be available for use by eligible Contracting Authorities in respect of publicly funded schools and colleges.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - ICT Support Services and Managed Services

This Lot covers the provision of managed ICT services and associated support solutions to educational establishments. Services may include the management, maintenance, monitoring and support of ICT infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, software applications, end user devices, and associated technology services. The scope of this Lot includes, but is not limited to, remote and on-site ICT support, service desk provision, cyber security services, safeguarding technologies, connectivity solutions, backup and disaster recovery, MIS support, infrastructure management, ICT consultancy, training and strategic ICT planning. The Lot is intended to provide Customers with access to Suppliers capable of delivering the full range of end-to-end requirements across both operational ICT support and strategic technology services, enabling organisations to maintain secure, reliable and effective technology environments that support teaching, learning and organisational performance. Please see more detail in the tender documentation.

Options: The Framework is being procured as an Open Framework in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and will have a maximum duration of eight (8) years. The Authority intends to reopen the Framework annually throughout this period to allow new Suppliers to apply for appointment. The initial Framework scheme (Scheme 1) is expected to commence in January 2027 and will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months. The Authority may extend Scheme 1 by up to two further periods of 12 months. The Framework is intended to reopen annually thereafter, with Scheme 2 expected to commence in January 2028, Scheme 3 in January 2029, Scheme 4 in January 2030, Scheme 5 in January 2031, Scheme 6 in January 2032, Scheme 7 in January 2033 and Scheme 8 in January 2034. Schemes 2 to 6 will each be awarded for an initial period of 12 months, with the option for the Authority to extend each scheme by up to two further periods of 12 months. Scheme 7 will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend by up to one further period of 12 months. Scheme 8 will be awarded for a period of 12 months with no extension option.

Lot 2 - Professional Services

This Lot covers the provision of specialist ICT related professional services, consultancy, technical expertise and project delivery support to educational establishments. Services may include the planning, design, implementation, migration, optimisation and review of technology solutions, systems, services, and digital transformation programmes. The scope of this Lot includes, but is not limited to, ICT consultancy, digital transformation support, technical design services, solution architecture, project and programme management, business analysis, cyber security consultancy, cloud strategy, systems integration, data migration, change management, adoption services, training, Procurement support, independent technical advisory services, audit, due diligence, and post-implementation review activities. Suppliers may provide strategic advice, technical expertise and delivery support throughout the lifecycle of a project, from initial requirements gathering and options appraisal through to implementation, user adoption and benefits realisation. Services may be delivered on a project specific, interim or advisory basis depending on the requirements of a Customer. The Lot is intended to provide Customers with access to specialist expertise and delivery capability to support technology-enabled change, improve organisational performance, manage risk and maximise the value of technology investments. Please see more detail in the tender documents.

Options: The Framework is being procured as an Open Framework in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and will have a maximum duration of eight (8) years. The Authority intends to reopen the Framework annually throughout this period to allow new Suppliers to apply for appointment. The initial Framework scheme (Scheme 1) is expected to commence in January 2027 and will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months. The Authority may extend Scheme 1 by up to two further periods of 12 months. The Framework is intended to reopen annually thereafter, with Scheme 2 expected to commence in January 2028, Scheme 3 in January 2029, Scheme 4 in January 2030, Scheme 5 in January 2031, Scheme 6 in January 2032, Scheme 7 in January 2033 and Scheme 8 in January 2034. Schemes 2 to 6 will each be awarded for an initial period of 12 months, with the option for the Authority to extend each scheme by up to two further periods of 12 months. Scheme 7 will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend by up to one further period of 12 months. Scheme 8 will be awarded for a period of 12 months with no extension option.

Lot 3 - Hardware

This Lot covers the supply, installation, configuration, and associated services relating to ICT hardware and technology equipment for educational establishments. The Lot is designed to provide access to a broad range of hardware solutions that support teaching, learning, administration, communication, and organisational operations. The scope of this Lot includes, but is not limited to, end-user devices, servers, network equipment, storage solutions, audio visual equipment, classroom technology, peripherals and accessories. Suppliers may also provide associated services including installation, configuration, imaging, deployment, asset tagging, asset management, warranty support and technology refresh services. Suppliers may support the full lifecycle of hardware provision, from specification and supply through to installation, deployment, ongoing support and replacement planning. Services may be delivered as individual purchases, project-based deployments or wider technology refresh programmes depending on the requirements of a Customer. The Lot is intended to provide Customers with access to Suppliers capable of delivering reliable, cost-effective and scalable hardware solutions that support educational outcomes, operational efficiency and long-term technology strategies. Please see more detail in the tender documentation.

Options: The Framework is being procured as an Open Framework in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and will have a maximum duration of eight (8) years. The Authority intends to reopen the Framework annually throughout this period to allow new Suppliers to apply for appointment. The initial Framework scheme (Scheme 1) is expected to commence in January 2027 and will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months. The Authority may extend Scheme 1 by up to two further periods of 12 months. The Framework is intended to reopen annually thereafter, with Scheme 2 expected to commence in January 2028, Scheme 3 in January 2029, Scheme 4 in January 2030, Scheme 5 in January 2031, Scheme 6 in January 2032, Scheme 7 in January 2033 and Scheme 8 in January 2034. Schemes 2 to 6 will each be awarded for an initial period of 12 months, with the option for the Authority to extend each scheme by up to two further periods of 12 months. Scheme 7 will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend by up to one further period of 12 months. Scheme 8 will be awarded for a period of 12 months with no extension option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078615
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096310-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80533100 - Computer training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£999,999,999 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2027-09-29

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S66 8AZ
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Hellaby & Maltby West
Westminster Constituency
Rother Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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